Posthepatectomy HBV Reactivation in Hepatitis B–Related Hepatocellular Carcinoma Influences Postoperative Survival in Patients With Preoperative Low HBV-DNA Levels

HBV reactivation was common after partial hepatectomy for HBV-related HCC with a preoperative low HBV-DNA level of less than 2000 IU/mL. Routine prophylactic antiviral treatment should be given before partial hepatectomy.